top of page
News


Sinn Fein calls for 2009 review into Michael Shine to be published
By Gráinne Ní Aodha - Breaking News - 22.08.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] Sinn Fein has called for the 2009 review into the actions...
Aug 26, 2024


Even now we are not believed. We have to use the word 'alleged' which I really hate.
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 25/08/2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] An Alleged Victims of Michael Shine has said that he will...
Aug 25, 2024


Victim says he skipped necessary medical treatment because of fears over Michael Shine
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 22/08/2024 [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] A MAN WHO suffered massive burns during a bomb attack...
Aug 22, 2024


Victim of Michael Shine says he received abusive phone calls after he reported sexual assault
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal 21/08/2024 [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] A Victims of Michael Shine has revealed that he received...
Aug 21, 2024


Why was Michael Shine allowed abuse me even though other people knew?
By Kitty Holland - The Irish Times - 21/08/2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] Gerard Murray (52) can still remember how Michael Shine’s...
Aug 21, 2024


Dignity4Patients group calls for meeting with Taoiseach over Michael Shine abuse
By Vivienne Clare - Breaking News - 20.08.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] The chief executive of Dignity4Patients, Adrienne Reilly, is...
Aug 20, 2024


The Taoiseach stated government and other organisations need to take a “victim-centred” approach. Michael Shine. #PublicInquiry
By Eoghan Dalton - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] The Taoiseach has said the Government will discuss calls for a public inquiry...
Aug 19, 2024


Meeting sought with Justice Minister over call for public inquiry on Michael Shine #PublicInquiry
By Ruth O'Connell - LMFM News - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] Dignity4Patients is seeking a Commission of Investigation similar to the South...
Aug 19, 2024


Taoiseach says "His victims have today spoken with courage and in a vivid manner and I want to thank them for that. I think their intervention is really important."
By Eoin English - Irish Examiner - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] The Taoiseach says the Government will “reflect” on calls from victims of one...
Aug 19, 2024


Michael Shine was convicted for assaulting 9 boys. But that’s not the full story...
By Sinead O'Carroll - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IREALND] - [Michael Shine] Michael Shine is one of those names that you probably...
Aug 19, 2024


Medical Council apology and response to the Report of the Royal Commission into Abuse
By NZDoctor - 26.07.2024 - [NEW ZEALAND] - [Public Inquiry] Medical Council Chair Dr Rachelle Love responds to the final report from the...
Jul 26, 2024

New Zealand inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care
By RTE News - 24/07/2024 - [NEW ZEALAND] - [PREVENTION] New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has apologised and promised reforms...
Jul 24, 2024


Minister receives final report from inquiry into historical abuse
By Ailbhe Conneely - RTE News - 07/06/2024 - [PREVENTION] - [IRELAND] The final report of a scoping inquiry into historical sexual abuse...
Jun 7, 2024


Call for reform of Ireland's State inquest system
By Conor Hunt - RTE News - 02.05.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Prevention] Legal representatives for the families of the Stardust victims have...
May 2, 2024


Kenneally questions time taken by victims to come forward
By Orla O'Donnell - RTE News - 13.03.2024 - [Commission of Investigations] Convicted child abuser Bill Kenneally has told a commission...
Mar 13, 2024


Doctor found with child abuse images sentenced
By Greig Watson - BBC News - 02/03/2024 - [UK] [Sharmake Maxamed] A doctor has been sentenced after being convicted of making indecent...
Mar 2, 2024


Louth man was asked by Gardai to apologise to Michael Shine after reporting abuse
By Alison Comyn - Drogheda Independent - 25.02.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] A Louth man, who says he was asked by gardai to write a...
Feb 25, 2024


Notorious paedophile doctor branded ‘Ireland’s Jimmy Savile’ has over 300 victims as demands for full public inquiry
By John Kierans - The Irish Sun - 22/02/2024 [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] The Dignity4Patients group represents over 300 people who allege...
Feb 22, 2024


Further call for public enquiry into disgraced surgeon Michael Shine on EU Victims’ Day
By Alison Comyn - Irish Independent - 22.02.2024 - [IRELAND] On EU Day for Victims of Crime, victims of Michael Shine, former surgeon at...
Feb 22, 2024


Ex-Terenure College coach appeals consecutive sentences for sex abuse
By Ryan Dunne - The Irish Times - 12.02.2024 - [IRELAND] - [John McClean] The State has urged the Court of Appeal to consider whether...
Feb 12, 2024
bottom of page